What is/are the most common Mk2 faults?

[nc30rider]

Been using this Forum for a few months now and I keep seeing the same issues raised.
Got me thinking what are the most common faults??
DPF? Road noise? Off centre Steering Wheel/Alignment? etc.
Maybe after a few candidates for top spot we could have a poll and find a winner
Maybe then Seat could have a wee read

Don't know how to do a poll tho

 

[seremotors]

DPF is all about how and where its driven - no probs here after 14k fingers crossed.
My biggest gripe is condensation in the lamps -
two headlamps replaced (after a fight to get authority under warranty)
foglamp replaced (new one no better)
rear tail lamp (only noted today so roll on Monday)

 

[SheffOwl]

These are the faults i've had with my car (1.4tsi Reference Sport) which is a year old today.

I've just had my car serviced and had to have the side repeater dryed out, because it looked like a fish tank. Lights regularly have condensation in them and so did my old Ibiza.

Also i'm having to have a new windscreen on the warranty as it is delaminating (there is a thread on this, common fault at the moment it seems). Seat have approved a new windscreen just waiting for the dealer to sort it.

Electrical gremlins - mine drivers window kept coming down on its own yesterday so had to get the dealer to fix, their machine showed no fault and they couldn;t understand why it was doing it but works now. Again my old Ibiza did a similar thing sometimes.

Overall the cars been reliable and a pleasure to drive, i've had no creaks or squeaks and the dealer has been helpful in fixing the issues. Apart from the windscreen its just niggly things really.

 

[coggie]

rattles......

 

[NickP]

I've had a couple of rattles on mine - easily cured - haven't had the dpf light on once in 26k miles

 

[Al]

Folding mirrors making horrible noises and not retracting up all the way

Ill fitting engine covers which on the Cupra can foul the fuel pump (and probably the TFSi)

Injectors on Cupras

Usual coilpacks, MAF's etc

DPF on 170 PD

Condensation in lights

Rattles

Quality of paintwork and fitment of bodywork not brilliant, especially on K1 (not a joke).

Stotty/harsh ride on FR and Cupra

Road noise on cars with 18" wheels

Quite a few (not all) dealers are not as good/accomodating as they could be

Lack of SEAT backed parts/tuning options on all models and a dim view taken to cars that have been altered from factory spec.

 

[Mogster]

Road noise is my only issue.

 

[Greerso]

Was driving home the other night when the bluetooth woman started to talk to me about possible commands - out of the blue so to speak

Had the bluetooth in last car without a problem so not too bothered at the moment

 

[luke07cupra]

I was waxing mine today and the indicator on the wing fell out....

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

DPF is all about how and where its driven - no probs here after 14k fingers crossed.
My biggest gripe is condensation in the lamps -
two headlamps replaced (after a fight to get authority under warranty)
foglamp replaced (new one no better)
rear tail lamp (only noted today so roll on Monday)

Rear lamp , a bit of condensation nd there's a fly stuck in it!

 

[luke07cupra]

Do the condensatoin problems have anything to do with jet washing???

 

[Street]

The only problem I've had (touch wood) is that the engine cover mounts are useless.. They seem to dry out and perish because of the oil and heat from the engine, then the cover slips forward and pulls the dip stick out!

Have got a new set of clips now though and they look like they are a different design from the old ones.. Fingers crossed it won't happen again!

 

[nc30rider]

The only problem I've had (touch wood) is that the engine cover mounts are useless.. They seem to dry out and perish because of the oil and heat from the engine, then the cover slips forward and pulls the dip stick out!

Have got a new set of clips now though and they look like they are a different design from the old ones.. Fingers crossed it won't happen again!

Yeah , I got some new ones the other week and they are made of a different material and seem a snugger fit. Only cost £3.50 for a set too!!!!

 

[Street]

Only cost £3.50 for a set too!!!!

Shoulda got them under warranty!

 

[nc30rider]

Shoulda got them under warranty!

Cost more than 3.5 quid to travel to the Stealers!!!
Got them delivered to work with TPS

 

[seremotors]

Do the condensatoin problems have anything to do with jet washing???

Possibly - either the hot water or the pressure may contribute to the problem. Its not just SEAT's but then again its not every car either . . . . . .
My new headlamps dont mist at all so there is obviously a design flaw somewhere which can be put right.
Maybe how the lenses are sealed to the lamp body?????

 

[seremotors]

The only problem I've had (touch wood) is that the engine cover mounts are useless.. They seem to dry out and perish because of the oil and heat from the engine, then the cover slips forward and pulls the dip stick out!

Have got a new set of clips now though and they look like they are a different design from the old ones.. Fingers crossed it won't happen again!

14k, 2 services and never seen this or heard of it and thats with a serious amount of servicing being done in the workshop every day!

 

[Street]

I've had two sets go.. Am on my third set! Thats having done 10k miles in it since I bought it. I've seen quite a few threads about it on here too. Must be colder over in NI.. Means they don't perish as much!

 

[nc30rider]

14k, 2 services and never seen this or heard of it and thats with a serious amount of servicing being done in the workshop every day!

The ones that were on mine were made from very hard rubber, almost like plastic.
They were ripped and had no ar*se in the bottom of the cup. The engine cover was just flapping about.
The new ones look different and are a more pliable rubber

 

[lesinge2k]

The only problem I've had (touch wood) is that the engine cover mounts are useless.. They seem to dry out and perish because of the oil and heat from the engine, then the cover slips forward and pulls the dip stick out!

Have got a new set of clips now though and they look like they are a different design from the old ones.. Fingers crossed it won't happen again!

How exactly is the engine cover held on? To me it looks like a screw to the top left holds it and a sensor on, and there appears to be a metal clip holding it near there aswell... or it that part of a separate part?